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To understand the difference between Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapeutic Pets.
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Gain awareness of the wider concerns when prescribing support animals, including legislation issues, liability, human rights issues and methods of acquiring a supportive animal.
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To learn to assess clients for the suitability of a support animal, including prescribing considerations for animals, contraindications and what type of animal is the best choice for support of a client.
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Gain competence in implementing the Prescriber Guidelines for Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals in order to provide documentation for clients.